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Neb. Poo. be mmoiuitfo outnaL SEMI-WEEKLY EDITION EIGHT PAGES VOLUME XX VIII PLATTSMOUTII. NEBRASKA. TIIUKSDAY, SEPTEMHEK 9, 190Sf NO 07 1M Ilk 11 to 3 CLOSE CARNIVAL IN RAIN AND MUD Burlington Parade Postponed Until Saturday, Sept. 1 1 th The last day of the Merchant! Carnival was one devoid of much in terest owing to a steady downpour cf rain, which Bet in early Monday morning and continued all day. The baseball game which was scheduled for the afternoon had to be post poned, as the diamond at the Chi cago Avenue park was flooded and could not be put in shape. This was a disappointment which was keenly felt, as it had been anticipated that a great game would be the result. Havelock had come down some 200 strong in the face of wretched weather conditions, and hope for the game was not entirely abandoned until after dinner, when it was seen it would be impossible to play. The local team was anxious to play as well as the visitors. Judging by their appearance the Havelock team would have made the locals set up and take notice, as they are certainly husky looking chaps, and every inch ball players. The rain also caused the post ponement of the big Burlington par ade which was to have been held in the morning. This, too, caused great disappointment to the people, who bad anticipated something spe cially fine in the floats on which the Burlington boys had bestowed so much attention and time. The sev eral shops had been to great expense and trouble in preparing for the par ade, and the prospects were that a great show would be the result. The parade was postponed from the morning to the afternoon, but by 2 o'clock . It was seen that nothing could be done in the downpour, and it was called off for the day. Later Superintendent of Shops Balrd ar ranged with the committee to hold the parade on next Saturday after noon, September 11, at 3 o'clock, and public announcement was made to that effect. The shops will be closed and the entire show will be put on. It Is thought that the Have lock ball team will be here for that day, although they will have to can cel a game they have scheduled for that place to accommodate the local team. This arrangement, it is thought, can b made in time, and the game will follow the parade. This means another fine afternoon for the city, and will give the people a chance to see Just how nice work the men of the local shops can put out. The floats are fine ones, displaying artistic skill in preparation and no lack of expense in organizing them. These, together with a great ball game, will furnish the people a good program. The other events which had been scheduled for yesterday were also called off, they being such as the tug of war, the foot race, the wrestling match, all between boys from the Havelock and the local shops, will almost certainly be given next Sat urday afternoon, and will be worth attending. Havelock has some mighty good men for the events, and the local talent is not going to lose without a struggle, so it can be seen a great time is in prospect for the lovers of clean, manly sport. The free attractions yesterday were pulled og late in the evening, as the rain slackened up to some extent, and they were as good as usual. The balloon ascension, witn the man and the dog making para chute leaps, was given, and it wbb as good as any heretofore given. In fact, the balloon ascension given for four days of the five were all com plete successes and not marred by any mishap. The one of Wednes day was a failure owing to the es cape of the balloon, as heretofore stated. All told, tho free attractions were excellent, and the committee securing them is entitled to credit for their good work. In the evening there was quite a crowd of people out on the streets, although the evening was damp and dlsagreeablo, and there was little to see. Confetti throwing waa the principal sport and considerable mer riment was Indulged In. There was no rowdyism and the crowd was or derly, the police having little to do Saturday was the biggest and best day of the carnival. The crowd was large and enthusiastic and had a fine time. Manley surprised and de lighted the management by turning out in force, sending ten automo biles full of people, besides those who came oh the trains. Not less than 100 came from the little city and its immediate neighborhood. They accompanied their ball team and were good loyal rooters. Mur ray and Union had big delegations and assisted materially in swelling ing the crowd. The scheduled events were given on time, the free attrac tions taking place and delighting the big crowds. Although rain in the morning had kept down the attend ance some, the afternoon saw the streets crowded, and when the sev eral events were givn nice audiences crowded about the stands. The auto mobile race, which was to have been given In the early afternoon, was cancelled owing to the condition of the roads, as was the motorcycle race. Aside from this the different events scheduled were given, th wrestling match being the premier attraction. This was a real, thrill ing exhibition of skill and strength, and the athletes won great applause from the big crowd, which crowded about the stand at Main and Sixth streets, and occupied every window and balcony on the surrounding buildings. The match was declared a draw owing to the exhaustion of the participants, and this was satis factory to the crowd. The ball games attracted good crowds, a double-header being put on, Plattsmouth and Union playing a rattling fine exhibition aa the first one. Plattsmouth won the game in the first inning when a combination of hits and errors allowed them to get a Jead of three runs. Union fought a plucky, uphill game and cut down the lead until they were within one run of victory, but this one would not come. The score was as follows: PLATTSMOUTH. R. H. O. A. E. Beal, cf 1 0 1 0 0 Larson, ss 2 1 1 7 0 Droege, 2b 1 13 3 1 Smith, 3b. . .4 1 0 0 1 0 McCauley, lb 0 1 2 0 2 Wilkins, c 0 0 8 0 0 C. Dales, rf 0 0 0 0 0 Warga, cf 0 0 1 0 0 R. Dales, p 0 1 1 7 0 Totals 5 4 27 18 3 UNION. Cheney, 3b 0 Anderson, ss 0 Eaton, 2b 1 Keisley, c 2 0 0 2 0 10 1 3 1 3 12 0 1 0 14 .10 0 0 0 1 18 0 0 0 0 7 24 18 Case, p l McCone, If. 0 Graves, rf 0 Bowers, lb 0 Van Horn, cf 0 Totals 4 Score by innings: R Plattsmouth 30100100 Union 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 04 Summary: Earned runs Platts mouth, 2. Three-base hit Case Stolen bases Plattsmouth, 9 Union, 3. Bases on balls Platts mouth, 4. Hit by pitched ball Case. Struck out By Case, 12: by Dales, 5. Left on bases Platts mouth, 3; Union, 7. Time 1:15. One of the great features was the arrival of the special train with the Ak-Sar-Ben boosters from Omah mis came in promptly on time a few minutes after 5 o'clock In the evening, and the visitors promptly formed in line and marched up Main street, headed by the Woodmen band, a halt being made at the plat form at the corner of Main and Sixth streets, where the visitors were tendered the freedom of th city by Mayor Sattler, who later in troduced Mayor Dahlman of Omaha He was received with great applause and responded to Mayor Sattler' speech briefly, thanking tho city for what it had done for Omaha and ns surlng the audience of Omaha's in terest in the welfare of Nebrask and Plnttamnnth Mnvnr Tlnhtmn made a splendid impression, and at the close of his speech he was ten dered an impromptu reception. The visitors then scattered to see the sights and visit the business men of the city and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Nothing was left undone to show them that Plattsmouth ap; predates them and their great work for Omaha and Nebraska. Their peclal train returning left the city at 10 o'clock, and it carried a well satisfied crowd, they being pleased with the hearty reception given them. Individually and collectively the visitors were a fine looking set of men and one and all impressed the audience with the fact that Om aha has some mighty substantial business men among its people. They were all representative wholesale and retail business men. One of the surprises of the even ing was an act put on by the Red Men. The stunt was something unique and quite unexpected, this making it all the more realistic and enjoyable. The capture of a stage coach by Indians, the burning at the stake of a victim and the scalp dance of the Indians around their victim were all pictured with glowing real ism. One of the surprises was the arrival of a large number of Red Men from Omaha, South Omaha and Fort Crook, who came down to assist the local lodge in the act. These ar rived on the Schuyler from the north at 4 o'clock, the local lodge meeting them and extending their best hand to them. The capture of the coach which had been rigged up for the occasion, took place at 8:30 p. m. Mayor John Sattler was the victim of the In dians. He was captured bv them wniie standing conversing with a friend at the corner of Fifth and Main streets. The red warriors came slipping through the crowd and at a dog trot suddenly closed down upon their victim. He was taken com pletely by surprise, but he put up a stiff fight and threatened to make his escape. The numbers of Indians were too great for him, and he was eventually bound and pinioned and placed in the coach, which was then driven to the' corner of Fourth and Main streets, where another band made a raid on it and with war whoops and the discharge of guns and revolvers made a literal pande monium in that locality. The horses drawing the coach reared and plunged and tried madly to escape, but braves at their heads restrained them until the unfortunate victim was dragged from the coach. - His captors hurried him to the court house lawn, where a stake was pre pared and the victim fastened to It. Fires were then lit all about hint and soon the scene was a blaze of red fire with howling, chanting In dians dancing about and waving their tomahawks above the head of their victim. The work was excellently done and roused great enthusiasm among the audience, which . numbered thousands. At Its close the victim was taken to a room specially pre pared for him and other stunts not open to the public were put on. Al together the carnival management is under great obligations to the Red Men for having so materially aided In furnishing amusement to the peo pie. They also advertised the Red Men in fine shape. Saturday night saw the several concessions doing a nice business and was a foretaste of what would have been on if the weather had been propitious. The carnival spirit was In evidence and generally ther was a fine time had. '- Taken all the way through the carnival did very well despite that it was handicapped by miserable weather every day and especially the last. It shows what can be done when the city la disposed to do so The crowds were orderly and there was no trouble of any kind. The police gathered in a few local cele brators, who had too much aboard and took pains to rid the city of the crooks, who naturally follow all these agairs. There are no reports of crimes of any kind and this is largely owing to the efficient manner in which the officers watched thel charges. A number of professional crooks landed in town the first day but Chief Amick promptly served notice on them that their presence was not wanted and they left. The other officers were also unremitting in their ecgorls to keep the city clear of crooks, and likewise are entitled to credit for their good work. Space forbids extended notice of several good events, and those whl are spoken of above nre curtailed 'for the same reason. The Hull Game. The game with Mauley was a fiercely fought one and unfortunate ly ended in a dispute, Manley with- rawlng their team and leaving the field. This was deeply regretted by 11, aa they have a fine team and were playing fast ball. A questlon- ble decision by one of the umpires n a base play was the cause of the trouble. The game ended in the eighth inning. Manley outbatted and utflelded the locals, but the latter were lucky in getting their hits at critical times and securing several bases on balls, which helped. Keck ler for Manley pitched a strong game, and struck out eight men, showing that he had the local team guessing. Mason and Case both did good work in the box and kept the hits scattered. S. Kecklcr lead his team at the bat, securing a three base hit as well as a single. Larson for Plattsmouth did best at the hat, having two base hits to his credit, but Droege also did good work, get ting a single and a sacrifice. The tabulated Bcore Is as follows: PLATTSMOUTII. R. II. O. A. Beal, cf l o 0 0 Larson, ss. i i i 4 Droege, 2b 0 1 0 2 Smith, 3b l 0 2 3 McCauley, lb 0 0 14 0 Wilkins, c 0 0 6 4 Case, p 0 0 0 3 Mason, p., If 0 1 0 6 Warga, rf 0 0 0 0 R. Deles, rf 0 0 0 0 Totals 3 MANLEY. 3 23 22 2 R. H. O. A. E. O'Brien, c 1 2 7 1 Keckler, lb 0 2 10 0 Keithly, 2b 0 0 0 2 Kreglow, cf 0 1 3 0 R. Keckler, p 0 0 0 9 Rautb, ss 0 1 1 0 Rau, 3b 0 0 0 2 1 Laudenson, rf 0 0 0 0 Murphy, If 0 0 0 0 Totals 1 6 21 14 1 Score by innings: ------ R Plattsmouth 0002010 Manley 0 010000 0 1 Summary: Earned run Platts mouth, 1. Two-base hit Larson. Three-base hit S. Keckler. Struck out By Mason, 4: by Case. 4: by R. Keckler, 8. Bases on balls Plattsmouth, 3; Manley, 1. Left on bases Plattsmouth, 3; Manley, 1 Time 1:05. Umpires Graves and Likewise. The program of races and games for Saturday afternoon was carried out with the following results: Boys' race Hershel Petty won. 100-yard dash G. W. Cheney of Union won. Shoe race Louis Kopluchke won Bicycle race Henry Jess won. Girls' Back race Gladys Isner won. Boys' sack race Jimmy Smith won. Wrestling match Nelson of Louis vllle and Johannes of Omaha tied, Barrel race Clyde Martin won. The work of tearing down the booths and tents has been proceed Ing all day, and they are rapidly dls appearing. Several of the larger tents will be allowed to remain up until they can dry out in a measure as it would cause them to mildew and rot if they were taken down and packed wet. The concessionaires are departing for other fields and within a day or two things will again be normal. To Attend tlio Reunion. Jesse Helner departed this morn Ing for Oskaloosa, la., where he will spend a week visiting with old friends and attending the reunion of his old regiment, the Thirty-third Iowa infantry. He anticipates great tlmo with his old comrades The reunion is fixed to close on the same day of the month, and the same month as the regiment organ Ized and sworn into service and de parted for the front in full march Ing order in one day. Mr. Helner was a native of that section and knows every foot of land lyln around Oskaloosa, and in that vicln Ity. He expected to be Joined here by an old comrade from the west who was bIbo en route to the re union. C. 8. Lusk of the Nutlonnl Cash Register company is in the city to day moving his exhibit of machlneB back to Omaha after the carnival Arch Hughey has not been seen or heard of since his unceremonious dt parture. DEDICATE NEW HALL atholic Turners Open Building With Impressive Ceremonies The Bohemian Catholic Turners last Sunday formally dedicated their ew hall on West Elm street, hav- ng a splendid time and being fay- red with fine weather and a large attendance at the ceremonies which took place In the morning. The new hall Is one of the pret ties and nicest located in any stmt- ar city in the west and the Turn ers can well be proud of it. It had been in the course of erection for a umber of months, unusual care and attention being paid to the details of the work which was under contract by L. U. Larson, the well known con- ractor. The work being only re cently completed an invitation was extended io the Catholic Turners of South Omaha to be present and parti cipate In the ceremonies. They ac cepted and Sunday came down from that city, one hundred and ninety strong, headed by a splendid band. They were met at the Burlington sta tion by the local Turner society to gether with the City band and a line of march taken up to the Holy Ros ary church. The parade was a nice showing and showed some spendldly men in line. At the church high mass was said, this being conducted by Rev. Father Chundelak of South Omaha. Follow- ng the mass, the line of march was reformed and the procession proceed ed to the new hall, where a superb dinner was served, after which a program was given. The program at the hall included speeches by President Matt Jirousek of the local Turners, who welcomed the visitors to the hall; Rev. Father Chundelak of South Omaha, Neb., spiritual director of the C. A. U.; Rev. Father M. S. Shine of this city; Mayor John P. Sattler, John Franek of South Omaha, president of the Catholic Athletic union. Mayor Sat tler tendered the visitors the free dom of the city, and complimented the Turners upon their enterprise In erecting so handsome and commod ious a building. He also spoke upon the many benefits the Turners socie ties had been -to the country. The other addresses were devoted to the welfare of athletics and the good the Turners had done toward the up building of a strong, healthy race, all the addresses being excellent. Owing to pressure upon the columns of the paper these cannot be given the ex tensive notice they deserve. A fine exhibition ol turning wus then given by the members of the local society and the -South Omaha lodge. The latter is one of the lead ing lodges of the country, with a fine class, and their work was highly praised by those who witnessed it. In addition there was some ex cellent Blnglng by local and foreign talent, all of which was appreciated. There was also Borne fine music by the brass batidH present, and a good time in general had. Tho later part of the dedication consisted of a ban quet at which a good and enjoyable feast was set before those at the board. The South Omaha guests were es corted to their special train in the evening and left on their return trip at 8:30 highly praising the Catholic Turners for the warm manner in which they had been treated. The entire day wns one long to be en Joyed and remembered by all who participated in it. They have prom ised the local lodge to return at some future time for another visit. The music which the visitors brought with them pleased the local Turners greatly, their band being Franek's, considered one of the best In the state. The new hall is a credit to the city and the Turners. It stands on plat of ground consisting of eight lots, and is of .frame construction 40x60 feet In size. The location is ideal for a Turner hall. Burial of Rlclmrd Fgnn. The funeral of the infant son of Patrick Egan took place yesterday morning from the home, a large number of friends of the bereaved parents attending to pay a last mark of respect to the little one. Inter ment was at West Oak Hill, a large number of carriages forming a cor tege to the grave. In tho Iobb of their little and well loved Infant, Mr and Mrs, Egan have the sincere Bym palhy of all and the deepest Morrow Is expressed for them in their af-plctlon. The ImsI Sud Kites. The funeral of the late Frank M. Svoboda was held last Saturday morning from Holy Rosary church, the services being conducted by Rev. Father M. S. Shine of this city and Rev. Father M. Bor of Wahoo. The services were conducted strictly ac cording to the rites of tho Roman Catholic church, of which deceased had been a devout member all his life. There were a great many present to pay a last mark of respect to one who was in his lifetime a most ex emplary young man. Throughout his long illness, extending over sev eral years, the young man had borne his sufferings patiently and uncom plainingly, bearing the burden with the fortitude of a Christian. As the close of his life drew near he realiz ed that the time was short, and upon his deathbed he expressed his thanks for the many kind friends who had done all that human aid could do for him, and whose care and attention he deeply appreciated. He especial ly thanked his physician, Dr. Living ston, for his unfailing response to the frequent calls upon him. There were many friends and rel atives present from abroad, among them being Joseph Svoboda of Law rence, Neb.; Mrs. Fannie Helnrlch and K. Forgarty and wife of Have lock, Neb.; Mrs. I). Murray, Mrs. Tom Skoumal, Mrs. James Skoumal, Mr. and Mrs. John Skoumal, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ohm of Omaha. Miss Julia Svoboda of Racine, Wis., and Rev. Father M. Bor of Wahoo. Curd of Thanks. The undersigned members of tho family of Frank M. Svoboda desire to return their thanks to his many friends who aided in caring for him during his long illness and death, and especially to thank the members of the Modern Woodmen, the Tel Jed Sokol and Dr. T. P. Livingston, for their efforts to relieve and save him, and to express their gratitude to Dr. Livingston for his ready aid at all times. They are also deeply grateful for the many handsome offerings of his friends. JOHN J. SVOUODA, Sr. JOHN J. SVOBODA, Jr., MRS. J. W. BOOKMEYER, MRS. GEORGE KOEHNKE. MRS. FRANK JANDA, Jr., THOMAS SVOUODA. Farewell Service at Mynurd. Next Sunday evening, nt the Meth odist Episcopal church at Mynard, the pastor, Rev. W. B. Cornish will conclude his pastorate at that place. The subject of the sermon will be The Vital Question," or "The Young Man and Ills God." This Is the last of a series of sermons to young men, and met with marked success. Three months ago Mr. Cor nish came to Mynard from Paterscn, N. J., and during his Bhort stay here has made many friends, and it is ex pected that there will be a large con gregation present on Sunday even ing. The subject of the sermon at Eight Mile Grove in the morning will be, "The Story of a Quitter." VlNltH I'lUltNIIIOIltll. On Wednesday of last week, Leon I in ckins, of the Lincoln Herald, w as here on business, a nil in speaking of his visit, says. ''At dear old Plattsmouth ho found tho city decorated with flags and bunting and the people of tho wide awake old town In tho midst of a lively and entertaining merchant carnival and fine stock show. There was a large crowd In attendance and the people were having a very en joyable time. Plattsmouth is a very hospitable community and her clti pens know how to entertain visitors most handsomely. During the festivi ties, Mayor Sattler very wisely pro hibited the throwing of confetti. The carnival Is a blooming success and will continue over Monday, Labor Day." Dickson Move to Llncolu. A. B. Dickson and family niovtn. last Monday to 3228 T. St., Lincoln. Being the pioneer settlers of Stove Creek precinct and having taken au active part in business, social and moral advancement of this commun ity, Mr. and Mrs. Dickson will be greatly missed by all. They have ever stood for that which is most noblest and best and their absence will be felt for Home time to come. The people of the capltol city will find in them citizens of whom they can well feel proud. The Leader Echo Joins with the many friends of "Uncle Al." In wishing him and his family an abundance of friends and a peaceful and profitable llvillhood in their new location. Elmwood Leader-Echo,